Shubman Gill Creates History With Double Ton in England, Surpasses Gavaskar and Dravid
In a remarkable feat, Indian skipper Shubman Gill etched his name in cricket history on Thursday during the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The 25-year-old scored his maiden Test double century, reaching 200 in 311 deliveries, becoming only the second Indian captain to achieve this milestone in an overseas Test after Virat Kohli.
Gill’s magnificent innings of 222 not only earned him a standing ovation but also helped him surpass the legendary Sunil Gavaskar (221* at The Oval in 1979) and Rahul Dravid (217 at The Oval in 2002) for the highest individual score by an Indian in a Test match on English soil.
Significantly, Gill also became the first Asian captain to score a double hundred in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries, breaking Tillakaratne Dilshan’s previous best of 193 at Lord’s in 2011.
At 25 years and 298 days, Gill is now the second youngest Indian captain to score a double century in Tests — following MAK Pataudi who achieved the feat at 23 years and 39 days in 1964.
Notable Stats:
- Most Runs by an Indian in a Test in England:
- Shubman Gill – 222
- Sunil Gavaskar – 221*
- Rahul Dravid – 217
- Youngest Indian Captains With Double Centuries in Tests:
- MAK Pataudi – 23y 39d
- Shubman Gill – 25y 298d
- Sachin Tendulkar – 26y 189d
- Virat Kohli – 27y 260d
Gill’s double century included 21 fours and 2 sixes, showcasing both elegance and aggression. He reached the landmark by pulling a delivery from Josh Tongue for a single to deep fine leg.
This performance places Gill in an elite group of Indian captains with double centuries alongside cricketing icons like Sunil Gavaskar, MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, and Virat Kohli.
With this historic knock, Shubman Gill has not only elevated his legacy but also set a new benchmark for future Indian batters in overseas conditions.
